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'NAZA' Documentary Raises Questions About Israel’s War in Gaza
Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s documentary uses rooftop interviews and city footage to examine the human cost of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
On Friday, October 9, 2026, the documentary "NAZA" opened in theaters, featuring interviews with 24 anonymous Israeli military and intelligence officers discussing AI-driven targeting practices in Gaza.
Filmed at night on Tel Aviv rooftops, the documentary uses silhouettes to protect identities while interviewees describe using AI systems like "Lavender" and "Where's Daddy?" to monitor and target militants.
Interviewees recount participation in a military campaign that has killed over 73,000 people in Gaza according to the Gaza Health Ministry; the film claims officials accept up to 15 civilian deaths to kill one Hamas member.
The Israel Defense Forces argued the film contains "substantial factual errors" and lacks context regarding October 7, 2023; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to revoke the filmmakers' citizenship.
As the film expands across the United States, it has sparked protests and intense debate over state violence and accountability, raising ethical questions about dehumanization during modern warfare.
From the darkness chosen to interrogate 24 soldiers responsible for mass murders of Palestinian civilians, piloted from a distance, a great film of truth comes forth.